Before & After Photos

A homeowner in Portsmouth, New Hampshire plans on finishing the basement in the near future and wisely wanted to waterproof it first. Already experiencing water seepage in the basement during heavy rains, it was essential to keep the basement dry all the time. The existing sump pump that had previously been installed in the basement was unable to capture all the water. Looking to protect his future investment, he reached out to Erickson Foundation Solutions.

Our System Design Specialist, Bryan Barnard, recommended installing WaterGuard perimeter drainage, TrenchDrain surface drainage, and a SuperSump sump pump. WaterGuard was installed around the perimeter of the basement to capture water and deliver it to the sump basin. TrenchDrain was installed to reroute water around the oil tank. This system connects to WaterGuard, creating one flow of water to the sump basin. Once water enters the sump basin, the SuperSump pumps the water out of the home. Our SuperSump includes a primary pump, as well as a battery-powered backup pump to ensure that water stills gets pumped out of the home in the event of a power outage.

With a durable sump pump and French drain style drainage system, this homeowner can confidently finish the basement knowing that it will stay dry all the time!

Damp and dreary—we've seen it before, especially here in Portsmouth, NH. Just like in the before photo, where a constantly wet basement with a fieldstone foundation posed significant challenges for a homeowner dreaming of condo conversions. But here’s where we leap into action. Peep our after photo: a transformation centered on enduring, maintenance-free solutions. Leveraging a lineup of our best - WaterGuard, TripleSafe Sump Pump, CleanSpace lining, IceGuard, and the SaniDry Sedona—each offering designed to tackle dampness and ensure a bone dry basement reimagined for comfortable living. No matter the foundation or the fear, we dig down to provide security and serenity with trusted tools of the trade.

In Portsmouth, NH, we addressed a significant challenge: a basement with persistent water intrusion due to a leaky fieldstone foundation, evident in the depicted "before" scenario. The ineffective and aging sump pump system stood no chance against the elements. Our solution, demonstrated in the "after" photo, involved the installation of the high-performing TripleSafe Sump Pump together with our WaterGuard and IceGuard systems. This strategic combination effectively transformed the space into a secure and dry area. Our focus remains steadfast on providing unparalleled home solutions that are both reliable and enduring, ensuring homeowner confidence throughout.

A homeowner in Rockport, Massachusetts, lives in a home built in the 1930s. Since they purchased the home 2 years ago they have seen water entering the basement almost every time it rains. The homeowner decided to call EFS for a free inspection. Our Design Specialist Keith recommended installing a perimeter drainage system into the basement to capture any water that tries to enter the basement. 

A homeowner in Rockport, Massachusetts, had water entering their basement and they would like to replace their old sump pump with a new one. The homeowner reached out to EFS for a free inspection and our Design Specialist recommended our TripleSafe to be installed in the basement to pump out any water that enters. 

Our installation team replaced their old sump pump with our new TripleSafe and we also installed an IceGuard and a 10' Exterior Drainage Line.